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Accounting in New York

Accounting Schools in New York

5,701 students earned Accounting degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Accounting is the 7th most popular major out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in New York

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,242
Master’s Degree 1,420
Associate Degree 859
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 131
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 131
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 23

Gender Distribution

In New York, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 22.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.2%
  • White: 41.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in New York

There are 363,150 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in New York

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $78,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Baruch College

New York
851 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
19,740 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. A typical student attending Baruch will pay a net price of $3,644. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

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#2

Queens College

Queens
521 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 42% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
320 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,700.

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261 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,594.

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227 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at STJ. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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211 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at UAlbany.

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#7

Lehman College

Bronx
209 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

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195 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,592. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

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186 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,759. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

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181 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,004. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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Accounting Careers in NY

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Financial Analysts 12% $107,160
Financial Examiners 10% $101,450

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Business Administration & Management 20,678
Management Sciences & Methods 4,913
Finance & Financial Management 3,340
Business & Commerce 2,314
Marketing 2,231
Specialized Sales 1,745
Hospitality Management 1,586
Human Resource Management 1,387

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